Destinations

Abundant seafood, regional specialties such as reindeer, and an ever-growing trend towards cutting-edge cooking using hyperlocal, seasonal ingredients make eating in Norway a locavore’s delight. Whatever your favorite flavor of culinary experience, your taste buds are covered here, from Norwegian staples in down-to-earth cafes to up-to-the-minute gastronomic trends in sleek surroundings.  It’s worth noting that

Visiting Peru and spending most or all of your time in Lima? The coastal capital city showcases what makes Peru a leading tourist destination: world-class gastronomy, ancient ruins and breathtaking natural landscapes. Of course, as a metropolitan capital, Lima does it all with a modern and urban style. Here is the insider’s guide to the

As Venice is unique so is its transportation system and getting around the city. After all, there are bound to be some changes to what one considers “common” ways of public transport when the streets are actually waterways. It takes some getting used to, as well as adaptability and the knowledge that moving around Venice

The world’s most populous city, Tokyo has a metropolitan area that sprawls over more than 5000 sq miles. Fortunately, thanks to a public transport system that’s efficient, reliable, clean and generally safe, getting around the region is easy. Of most use to travelers is the train and subway system, which is simple to navigate thanks to English signage

While it may not boast the national parks and rainforest-covered interiors of neighboring islands, Barbados is a surprisingly good walking destination where it’s easy to get away from the crowds to explore windswept beaches, dramatic cliff tops and pockets of tropical forest. Most visitors to Barbados stay on the built-up western and southern coasts, but

Planning a trip to Canada has become much easier thanks to a series of online tools that make a breeze of the visa paperwork. Everything you need, from visa documentation to Electronic Travel Authorizations, can be found on the Canadian government’s website.  Of course, different rules apply for different nationalities – to get you started,

With its searing summer heat and parched desert plains, Namibia is not a country for faint-hearted hikers. It’s not surprising that most travelers prefer to discover this southern African country from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. But you’ll miss out if you don’t lace up your boots and step out into the wilds. These

Hiring a car and driving through gorgeous English landscapes, visiting quaint villages and epic castles is a highlight of a trip to England no matter what the season. Roads are well maintained, although you may be caught out by the occasional pothole. Off the main roads you can meander down narrow lanes of hedgerows and stop to

With its famously dry skies, Namibia is a wonderful destination at any time of year. The weather is almost always good – the country’s sunshine and cloudless blue skies are even highlighted on the national flag – and most attractions are accessible year-round. However, depending on your interests, it’s worth putting some thought into the

New Orleans is a good value-for-money city, and not just because the drinks are cheap. The city that gave the USA carnival season is itself a sort of perpetual carnival, a place where spectacle and performances are constantly on offer to even the casual visitor – and it’s all free. Save your dollars with these

Seattle‘s weather is most often associated with gray skies and rainy days, but the Emerald City’s beautiful summers don’t get nearly enough love.  Rainy days are few and far between in the summer months that are characterized by clear blue skies and long days that conclude with stunning sunsets as late as 9pm.  Seattle has

Sometimes the only way to truly love New Orleans is to leave it. Whether you’re fleeing from the brutally hot and humid weather or simply looking for a respite from the Big Easy’s riot of colors and sounds, here are a few of the best day trips from New Orleans. Scout new ways to explore

In light of the recent travel chaos at airports across Europe, there has never been a better time to buckle up and explore Europe’s legendary landscapes by road. Lonely Planet’s new Epic Road Trips of Europe book  is the perfect inspiration to get out there and explore Europe by road. The new book offers a

Wine is the lifeblood of France. Since the Romans first cultivated vines here, winemaking has evolved into a fine art. Today, France is one of the world’s top wine-making countries, producing around 7 to 8 billion bottles each year, and vineyards stretch out across the country. The secret of France’s celebrated wines is their terroir:

On the holiday island of Bermuda, cars are regulated to one per household, and mopeds are the vehicle of choice, which definitely contributes to the leisurely pace of life on the island. The lack of urgency is part of the appeal – most come here to kick back on sandy beaches, splash in crystal waters

Italy’s beaches and art-rammed cities often steal the limelight, but – trust us – it isn’t until you strike out into the wild mountains and trek along vertiginous coastlines that you can even come close to understanding how ravishing this country really is. From the cliff-hanging trails of Amalfi to the colossal granite spires of

Iceland is famous for many things: blue lagoons, gushing geysers, volcanic landscapes and the Northern Lights. But food? Not so much.  You might have heard of Iceland’s creamy yogurt, skyr (it’s sold internationally these days). You might also know that Icelanders have a legendary appetite for lamb and seafood. And you may well have heard

You don’t need to dole out much cash to experience the best of South Carolina. There are so many possibilities, from hanging out on a golden beach (or three) to uncovering Gullah heritage to helping rescue baby oysters.  You could also explore the nation’s only large-scale tea plantation, gaze at record-breaking trees or check out

Think of Brazil and huge swaths of tropical rainforest, swampy wetlands, rolling grasslands, rugged plateaus and green mountains come to mind. You might assume that traveling around the world’s fifth-largest country would take a lifetime, but getting around this huge nation is surprisingly easy, though it can take a bit of planning. These days, you

Your first visit to Svalbard may seem a bit daunting. Midway between Norway and the North Pole, this remote Norwegian island is a land of extreme climate, glaciers and polar bears. This, combined with Svalbard’s unique laws, can make it feel far removed from the rest of the world. The Svalbard archipelago consists of three